My journey from a technical and strict discipline of forensic and composite art to fine art. I'm trying to unfurl my wings to fly into this new field but I'm still struggling to get out of my cocoon!
"To be an artist is to believe in life."
-Henry Moore (1898-1986)

Monday, February 9, 2009

Dali Llama

Okay, so it's been a couple of heavy posts so I'm back to my goofy self. An ode to one of my favorite artists and animals. It's funny but I've seen the Dalai Lama spelled this way on the web also.

So I'm still working on a couple of things. I was wondering if the DSFDF crew were actually doing the "homework" Karin assigned us. I should do it. I've never done an outdoor painting on my own. Maybe I'll try it.

I am amazed at your grace under the current stresses. Your ability to set aside distraction and complete the beautiful painting of the Dalai Lama speaks of the depth of your character as well as your talent.

And with your Dali Llama, may you enjoy the smiles you will bring to others who see it!

Hi again, I know I already postedon this but I keep thinking aobut it... have you thought about illustrating children's books?

Also, I wanted to mention I've completely rewritten my last Photoshop tip because another artist sent me much faster, easier approach to the darkness correction. I think you'll really like it! Hope you're having a happier day. Big hugs.

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About Me

I was born in San Francisco but my father moved me and my mom to Japan when I was 11 months old. There he helped set up the new Army HDQRS after WWII. I stayed in Japan until I was 18 and moved back to California to attend college. I have lived in several cities in the Bay Area since then. I was a police officer for 26 years retiring as a Sergeant a few years ago. I was pretty successful as a Forensic Artist and the composite drawings I used to do to help catch crooks and other bad folks. Now that I'm retired, I am trying to catch up and access all that fun and fine art I've missed out on. After seeing all that darkness, I always look for the light in people and situations.